That's right. RPGamer heard a news tip, and confirmed with Electronic Boutique that all EB and EBX stores have begun taking pre-orders for the next Sony game console. Sony hopes to smash Sega's current record for a console launch, which would explain such an early pre-order status. Another note of good news, the suggested retail price given during pre-orders is between $250 and $300, well below the price given for the Japanese system.

The PlayStation 2 is scheduled for a September 2, 2000 release. Keep reading RPGamer for the latest on all the next generation consoles.